Slurping down succulent, fleshy oysters is a joy of its own class. Ingest enough of these plump, juicy babies and you might not even need dinner – just head on for your next deed once you’re done. And when paired with a good amount of bubbly or wine, you know you’re all set for a great night.
Angie’s Oyster Bar & Grill
With $2.5 oysters from 5pm t0 6.30pm daily, Monday to Thursday, we say it’s a steal. Formerly located in the CBD, the restaurant is now tucked away within the industrial compound called Tan Boon Liat Building. It’s a little hard to find, but once you do, it’s a gem. Accompany the oysters with white sangria at $9.50 per glass from 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Thursday or draft beer at $10 per pint till 7pm from Monday to Friday.
Website: www.angies.com.sg
Address: 313A Outram Road, Tan Boon Liat Building, Level 2, 169073 Singapore
Opening hours: (Lunch) Wed to Fri, 12pm – 2.30pm; (Brunch) Sat, Sun and public holidays, 10.30am – 3.3-pm; (Dinner) Mon to Thur, 5pm – 11pm; Fri and Sat, 5.30pm – 12am; Sun, 5.30pm – 11pm
Greenwood Fish Market
This neighbourhood fish market has been around since 2003, and its fresh oysters are still as affordable when it opened. Go for Oyster Tuesdays when they are priced at only $2.50 each at both Bukit Timah and Quayside Isle outlets (dine-in only) with every main course ordered. Check out its popular oyster festival that happens every year featuring a wide variety of oysters from around the globe.
Website: www.greenwoodfishmarket.com
Address: 34/38 Greenwood Ave, Singapore 289236 (Bukit Timah outlet) ; 31 Ocean Way #01-02 to 05, Singapore 098375 (Quayside Isle outlet)
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm – 10.30pm
Humpback
Humback’s menu is ever-changing, depending on what ingredients and produce are in peak-season.What diners are assured of are quality oysters which can be enjoyed from $2++ (U.P. $8++) each during Happy Hour all day on Monday and public holidays (from Tuesday to Sun, opening till 7pm). The Happy Hour drinks menu is another reason to stay, with wine from $14++ and cocktails from $15++.
Website: www.humpback.sg
Address: 18-20 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089834
Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 5pm – 11pm; Sat, 12pm – 11pm; Sun, 12pm – 9pm
Joo Chiat Oyster House
Known as Kings Cart Coffee in the morning and afternoon, Joo Chiat Oyster House takes over after 5pm to serve a wide selection of oysters: slurp on some naked oysters for $3.50 a piece, flavoured oysters for $3.90 a piece, and baked oysters for $4.90 per piece. But don’t just come for the oysters; dishes like Chicken Roulade and Portobello Aglio Olio are also available. With a minimum purchase of one alcoholic beverage for half dozen oysters or a bottle of wine/sale for two dozen oysters (Monday to Thursday excluding public holidays), pay only $2++ for each piece all day.
Website: www.kingscartcoffee.com/joo-chiat-oyster-house
Address: 328 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-05, Singapore 427585
The Oyster Bank
This oyster joint at Funan and Tanjong Pagar serves up fat and creamy oysters in a fuss-free casual wine and dine environment. Enjoy $2++ naked oysters with alcohol purchase during Happy Shucking Hour from Monday to Friday till 8pm, or on Saturday and Sunday all day. A good variety of sauces, as well as grilled and shooter options are just icing on the cake.
Website: www.theoysterbank.sg
Address: 107 North Bridge Road #02-32, Funan, Singapore 179105 (Funan outlet); 39 Tanjong Pagar Road #01-02 Singapore 088462 (Tanjong Pagar outlet)
Opening hours: Mon to Fri, 11.30am – 3pm; 4pm –10pm; Sat to Sun, 11.30am – 10pm (Funan outlet); Mon to Fri; 3pm– 11pm; Sat and Sun; 12pm – 11pm (Tanjong Pagar outlet)
The Secret Mermaid
This underground speakeasy bar is also great for their oysters. Get oysters from $3 during Oyster Hour from 7pm to 9.30pm with every regular priced alcoholic drink – not that we mind, because the cocktails are good. Note that it’s limited to half a dozen per drink ordered, and not applicable to Happy Hour drinks or other promotions.
Website: www.thesecretmermaid.com
Address: 10 Collyer Quay, #B1-08 Ocean Financial Centre. Singapore 049315
Opening hours: Mon to Fri; 5pm to 11pm
Southbridge
Having oysters with the Singapore River as your backdrop is a real treat. Order up half a dozen oysters for $23 from 5pm to 8pm on weekdays and all day on Sunday, then wash it all down with premium G&Ts.
Website: www.southbridge.sg
Address: 80 Boat Quay, Rooftop, Level 5, Singapore 049868
Opening hours: Daily, 5pm – 12am
Tanuki Raw
At its Jewel Changi Airport outpost, Happy Hour takes place from Monday to Saturday, 3pm to 7pm, and all day on Sunday. Fresh oysters go for $3 per piece but are limited to six per drink. The same goes for the Orchard Central branch except that Happy Hour takes place daily from 3pm to 8pm, and at Cross Street Exchange branch where the promotion is available on weekdays from 4pm to 8pm, and from 4.30pm to 9pm on Saturday.
Website: tanukiraw.com
Address: Cross Street Exchange, Jewel Changi Airport and Orchard Central
